Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Pharmacotherapy in in Improving Masticatory Muscle Pain

Phase 1 Study of Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Naproxen

tempromandibuar disorders are a group of heterogenous pathologies affecting temporomandibular joint,muscles or both.in more than 90%of cases muscles are the origin of pain.TMDs cause pain,movement disability and deficit in quality of life.in more than 90%of cases pain is the major complaint.we run this investigation to find the analgesic effct of low level laser therapy versus pharmacotherapy with naproxen in improving pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with TMD affecting masticatory muscles

Exclusion Criteria:

• systemic disease
• GI problem
• pregnancy
• epidermal cancer